A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3641445 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3643332 epoch_slot_no: 14532 block_no: 3641275 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3123 time: 2020-01-15 06:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x696bfd7167f76a144495260601924f0c8a6a09749443b33dbcf3f202be352c05Block Operator
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